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* [http://www.durhamsolarelectric.com/ Solar Solutions, Inc.], Page Rd.
* [http://www.durhamsolarelectric.com/ Solar Solutions, Inc.], Page Rd.
* [http://www.skywardsolarpower.com/financing.php Skyward Solar Power], Hillsborough Rd.
* [http://www.skywardsolarpower.com/financing.php Skyward Solar Power], Hillsborough Rd.
Online stores:
* [http://www.northerntool.com/ Northern Tool]
* [http://www.thesolarstore.com/index.php The Solar Store]

Revision as of 20:01, 1 August 2010

Notes on putting together a solar power system on a low budget

It looks like a good starting strategy would be:

  1. Get a medium-small charge controller (7A/150w, for 12v batteries - $30 + $6 s/h
  2. Get a single unit of whatever delivers the most wattage per dollar -- currently this panel (15w, on sale for $60, normally $100) (similar panel)
  3. Get a single deep cycle 12v battery
  4. Dismantle a partly-working UPS to use as an inverter (eventually, bank these to provide more wattage as batteries are added)

Compare this kit -- maybe the price works out better.

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